Electronic artist Raynor De Groot showcases the new desktop synthesizer’s live performance capabilities in an intimate studio setting There’s something magical that happens when the right artist meets the right instrument. In a synth-filled private studio outside Berlin, we witnessed exactly that convergence as electronic artist Coloray took our new 3rd Wave 8M desktop synth…
Orinda, CA, September 1, 2025 — Groove Synthesis, the innovative synthesizer company behind the acclaimed 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth series, today announced that the anticipated 3rd Wave 8M desktop synthesizer is now shipping and in stock at select dealers worldwide. The compact 8-voice synthesizer brings the distinctive 3rd Wave sound to a broader audience…
Major Firmware Update Streamlines Sample and Wavetable Management While Adding Powerful New Modulation Features Orinda, CA, August 1, 2025 — Groove Synthesis today announced the immediate availability of OS 1.9a, a significant firmware update for all 3rd Wave 24-voice synthesizers that fundamentally simplifies how users work with samples and wavetables. The free update introduces unified…
Orinda, CA, May 8, 2025 — Groove Synthesis, the innovative synthesizer company known for its award-winning 3rd Wave 24-voice advanced wavetable synthesizers, today announced the 3rd Wave 8M – a compact desktop synthesizer that brings the distinctive Groove Synthesis sound to a more accessible price point, without compromising on sound quality or core features. Building…
Orinda, CA, April 29, 2025 — The Groove Synthesis team is heading to Berlin for Superbooth 2025! This premier event brings together the most innovative minds in electronic music instruments, and we couldn’t be more excited to connect with our community. Meet founder Bob Coover and the team behind the 3rd Wave. Experience hands-on demonstrations…
Orinda, CA, May 15, 2024 — California-based electronic instrument maker Groove Synthesis today announced that they have added high-resolution sampling capability to their critically acclaimed Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer, the 3rd Wave. This much-requested new feature allows owners to sample up to 30 seconds of 16-bit, 48 kHz, monophonic audio into the synth directly or by…
Anaheim, CA, June 5, 2022 — In an unprecedented development, Groove Synthesis unveiled its advanced wavetable synth, the 3rd Wave at the 2022 National Association of Music Merchants Convention (“NAMM”) to overwhelmingly positive audience reaction and walked away with a “Best in Show” award in the “Companies to Watch” category. Throughout the show, both the…
Orinda, CA, June 2, 2022 — Groove Synthesis, an electronic musical instrument startup founded by music industry veterans from Avid/Digidesign and Sequential, has introduced its first synthesizer — the 3rd Wave. The company will be debuting the synthesizer June 3-5 at the NAMM expo in Anaheim, California (Booth #9901). The 3rd Wave is a 24-voice,…